Paul Salvage
Member
- Location
- Bromley
- Country
England
I, like Willo (and most older fans) often predict the demise of Palace and expect relegation every season. This season may be the one! But if it comes to pass that we drop through the trap door, I’m not sure that I would be that bothered.
There are two obvious downsides to relegation. All your best players want to leave. Nothing new there then, regardless of what division we are in.
You lose the financial benefits. But you get parachute payments for 3 years.
However there are also some positives to relegation.
There are 3 extra home games in the Championship. (That might not be a positive to some)
There is NO VAR in the championship. (I can celebrate goals again)
You play real teams and not ones that should only exist on fantasy football.
We will see proper away fans again, and not all the plastic ones that follow the big boys.
(What made Leipzig so great was that the Rayo Vallecano fans were proper fans and made for a great atmosphere)
We might win more than 3 home games in a season
Not likely to play on a Thursday, Friday night or a Sunday lunch time. (I miss 3pm Saturday kick offs)
Less tourists.
Some of our newer “fans” may decide that the turmoils of Palace isn't for them. A true fan will keep the faith no matter what hardships we face.
2 proper rivals in Millwall and Charlton
I’m sure there are some other benefits, so apart from the initial embarrassment of relegation. I won’t be that upset.
There are two obvious downsides to relegation. All your best players want to leave. Nothing new there then, regardless of what division we are in.
You lose the financial benefits. But you get parachute payments for 3 years.
However there are also some positives to relegation.
There are 3 extra home games in the Championship. (That might not be a positive to some)
There is NO VAR in the championship. (I can celebrate goals again)
You play real teams and not ones that should only exist on fantasy football.
We will see proper away fans again, and not all the plastic ones that follow the big boys.
(What made Leipzig so great was that the Rayo Vallecano fans were proper fans and made for a great atmosphere)
We might win more than 3 home games in a season
Not likely to play on a Thursday, Friday night or a Sunday lunch time. (I miss 3pm Saturday kick offs)
Less tourists.
Some of our newer “fans” may decide that the turmoils of Palace isn't for them. A true fan will keep the faith no matter what hardships we face.
2 proper rivals in Millwall and Charlton
I’m sure there are some other benefits, so apart from the initial embarrassment of relegation. I won’t be that upset.